For the first time in its history Target Corp. has appointed a chief executive officer from outside the company, naming Brian Cornell, former president and CEO of Sam’s Club and most recently CEO of PepsiCo Americas Foods, the largest of PepsiCo Inc.’s four divisions.

Target hires Brian Cornell as CEO

July 31st, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS – For the first time in its history Target Corp. has appointed a chief executive officer from outside the company, naming Brian Cornell, former president and CEO of Sam’s Club and most recently CEO of PepsiCo Americas Foods, the largest of PepsiCo Inc.’s four divisions.